American Public University System Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #3600 of 14,160 | In the World |
| #1019 of 2,624 | In North America |
| #950 of 2,523 | In the United States |
| #4 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #1 of 2 | In Charles Town |
| #1067 of 1,105 | For Military science |
| #2041 of 2,547 | For Political Science |
| #3185 of 5,152 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 37,335
- Graduates
- 7,914
- Male:Female Ratio
- 62:38
- Control
- Private
for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.apus.edu
American Public University System Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
45,249 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
American Public University System has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 24287 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7433 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 6155 (14%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 3374 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 1908 (4%) |
| Asian | 1008 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 406 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 403 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 163 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $10,013 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $10,917 |
| $48-75K | $8,461 |
| $110K+ | $16,279 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,804 | $6,615 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,804 | $6,615 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $6,804 | $6,615 |
| Fee in-district | $520 | $390 |
| Fee in-state | $520 | $390 |
| Fee out-of-state | $520 | $390 |
American Public University System Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 111 | 1,121 | 645 |
| General Studies | 1,271 | 92 | |
| International & Global Studies | 359 | 264 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 98 | 423 | 85 |
| Homeland Security | 301 | 129 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Information Assurance | 245 | 156 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 267 | 133 | |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 374 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 233 | 134 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 358 | 1 | |
| Psychology, General | 269 | 84 | |
| Environmental Science | 269 | ||
| History, General | 16 | 81 | 131 |
| Public Health, General | 48 | 112 | 47 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 100 | 85 | |
| Information Technology | 184 | ||
| Information Technology Project Management | 177 | ||
| Securities Services Administration & Management | 121 | 50 | |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 145 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 135 | ||
| Legal Studies, General | 81 | 34 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 47 | 63 | |
| Environmental Studies | 109 | ||
| Military History | 11 | 28 | 62 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 84 | 17 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 66 | 31 | |
| Accounting | 62 | 29 | |
| Sociology | 88 | ||
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 87 | ||
| Health and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 87 | ||
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 36 | 46 | |
| Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology & Technician | 35 | 47 | |
| Public Administration | 79 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 76 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 68 | ||
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 61 | ||
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other | 4 | 53 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 57 | ||
| Education, General | 55 | ||
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 51 | ||
| Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations | 48 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 28 | 18 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 41 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 36 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 36 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 30 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 27 | ||
| Real Estate | 27 | ||
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 26 | ||
| History, Other | 24 | ||
| Retailing and Retail Operations | 6 | 16 | |
| Philosophy | 20 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 20 | ||
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 17 | ||
| Explosive Ordinance & Bomb Disposal | 14 | ||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 14 | ||
| Management Science | 2 | 12 | |
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 12 | ||
| Restaurant & Food Services Management | 10 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 10 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 10 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 7 | 2 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 9 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 8 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,484 | 5,873 | 2,681 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 41% | 40% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 5 |
| 2007 | 2 | 3 |
| 2008 | 10 | 11 |
| 2009 | 5 | 32 |
| 2010 | 23 | 85 |
| 2011 | 28 | 195 |
| 2012 | 18 | 245 |
| 2013 | 25 | 370 |
| 2014 | 46 | 433 |
| 2015 | 37 | 397 |
| 2016 | 34 | 487 |
| 2017 | 25 | 412 |
| 2018 | 28 | 357 |
| 2019 | 25 | 609 |
| 2020 | 47 | 491 |
General info
| Alternative names | American Military University American Public University |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 1,425 |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 111 W Congress St Charles Town, West Virginia, 25414 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,000 |
| Phone | 8774686268 |